EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 15 MIN
Are socialist-backed candidates reshaping mainstream politics?
from Newell Normand
The Democratic Socialists of America scored high-profile primary wins in Michigan and beyond, signaling a shift in the Democratic coalition. Are socialist-backed candidates reshaping mainstream politics, or will these victories create challenges in the general election? Dr. Pearson Cross, Director of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe, joins Newell to discuss what these primary upsets mean for the national political landscape.
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